NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: Time is running out for Congress to pass a farm bill that would address an agricultural economy that is in a downward spiral. More than 300 agricultural organizations, including the American Farm Bureau Federation shared that message with Senate and House leadership in a letter sent today. It is critical that Congress pass a new, modernized farm bill. Farmers and ranchers   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: The Country Music Association has announced nominees for "The 58th Annual CMA Awards," as determined by 6,609 eligible voting CMA members comprised of professionals within the Country Music industry. Morgan Wallen tops the list with seven nominations, while other top nominees include Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton with five nominations, and Post Malone and Lainey Wilson with four nominations eac  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * DU's long-standing partner, Cargill invests in projects improving water quality, supporting sustainable agriculture practices and protecting natural ecosystems * * * Ducks Unlimited (DU) is proud to announce a new landscape collaboration with long-standing partner Cargill to further invest in the sustainable management of watersheds across North America. Cargill renewed a three-year comm  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: Eric Boles, a global expert in talent development, change management and cultural transformation, will address attendees as closing general session keynote speaker during the 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention on Monday, Jan. 27. Boles is founder and CEO of The Game Changers Inc., a leadership training and development company headquartered in Lakewood, Washington. Boles is a thought leader  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- The National Cotton Council issued the following news release: Citing worsening economic conditions impacting the nation's farmers, the National Cotton Council led an effort that resulted in over 300 national and state groups sending a letter to congressional leaders today calling on them to pass the farm bill before year's end. Signatories included groups representing farmers, livestock and specialty crop producers, lenders and other essential stakeholders in a  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news release: A newly released white paper focuses on the need to modernize training in the nuclear energy industry to meet the changing needs and increased demands in this important sector of the U.S. economy. "Changes in the economy and demographics, increased retirements, and other factors are causing significant impacts on the nuclear energy industry," said Liv Blackmon, Ph.D., director of  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: Nashville, TN: Judges on the Tennessee Supreme Court have determined that an alert from a drug-sniffing dog justifies a broader search of a defendant's automobile, despite acknowledging that dogs cannot distinguish between legal hemp products and marijuana. In its ruling, the Court affirmed that an alert from a drug dog absent other evidence of suspici  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 13 -- The Mechanical Licensing Collective issued the following news release: * * * The MLC elevates five existing leaders to support these key areas of focus. * * * As the Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) approaches the end of its fourth full year of operations, it remains committed to seeking - and acting upon - Member feedback. Since beginning full operations, The MLC has consistently sought feedback from its Members to enhance its tools, resources and   more